Kia unveiled the world’s first full-size electric SUV model, ‘The Kia EV9’, at the ‘2023 Seoul Mobility Show’ media day event held at KINTEX in Ilsan on the 30th (Thursday).
For this exhibition, Kia chose ‘Kia’s another movement towards sustainable mobility solutions provider’ as the theme.
As part of this, Kia exhibited a total of 12 electric vehicles, including the EV6 and Dior New Niro EV, at a booth measuring 2,400 m2. In particular, what attracted the most attention from visitors was the EV9 that Kia unveiled at the event, the second model based on the electric vehicle platform E-GMP and the brand’s first large electric sports utility vehicle (SUV).
EV9 has ▲a 99.8kWh battery and various efficiency-maximizing specifications, with a driving range goal of over 500km per charge based on domestic certification ▲EV-optimized body design and efforts to secure the world’s highest level of safety based on advanced driver assistance systems ▲Highway autonomous driving (HDP, Highway) Excellent marketability as an SDV (Software Defined Vehicle, a vehicle that evolves around software), including future mobility technologies such as Driving Pilot, Kia Connect Store, and over-the-air (OTA) software updates Equipped with
In addition, in addition to ▲a beautiful design that harmonizes contrasting shapes based on Opposition United, ▲Kia’s ‘3-step sustainable design strategy’ was applied for the first time, and ▲space was secured to provide a new mobility experience.
In addition, various convenience features befitting a flagship were also applied, such as ▲auto flush outside handle ▲digital side and digital center mirrors ▲Meridian premium sound system ▲built-in cam 2 ▲digital key 2 ▲front trunk with electronic hood latch.
In addition, Kia also revealed EV9’s interior and exterior design concept, key new technologies, and marketing strategies. Karim Habib, vice president of Kia Global Design Center, who was a speaker, said, “Kia launched a new brand in 2021 and has consistently worked to develop products that inspire customers, as well as services and solutions that will add meaning to relationships with customers.” said.
He then expressed his confidence in the new car, saying, “EV9 is Korea’s first electric large SUV model equipped with both innovative technology and space, and will provide a new driving experience that will completely change the concept and method of transportation.”
In addition, Kia showed a strong commitment to the transition to electrification by filling a total of 12 vehicles on display, including the EV6 and Dior New Niro EV, with electric vehicles. Regarding this, Kia President Song Ho-seong said, “As we are releasing 15 electric vehicle models by 2027, we think we will be able to cover a wide range of customers with a diverse full lineup.” He added, “We are trying to give the Chinese market a try with electric vehicles starting this year. “Rather than competing on price, we will compete on product quality,” he emphasized.
Meanwhile, the 2023 Seoul Mobility Show will begin with a press day on March 1th (Thursday) at KINTEX Exhibition Hall 3 in Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do under the theme of ‘Sustainable·Connected·Mobility (Sustainable·Connected·Mobility)’ and end on April 30th ( It will be held until Sunday. The total exhibition size is 4㎡, more than twice the size of the previous event (9㎡), and over 53,541 companies and organizations from 26,310 countries around the world will participate and showcase various mobility contents.
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